Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Construction Inspector for Welding/Coating to oversee federal construction sites in Buffalo, NY, with duties spanning welding, coating, and bolting inspections. The role requires compliance reporting, quality assurance, and collaboration with government personnel.

Candidates should have AWS CWI, ASNT NDT credentials, and coatings inspection training, with a strong emphasis on safety and three-phase QC processes.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 5 years welding inspection and 2 years coating/bolting inspection experience.
• AWS CWI per QC1 with 5+ years in steel fabrication.
• ASNT-qualified NDT personnel.
• NACE Level I or SSPC Inspector Level 1+ with coating test experience.
• AASHTO G4.2 bolting inspector certification preferred.
• Three-Phase QC/Inspection process experience.
• US citizenship and ability to pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on federal construction projects for compliance with plans and specs.
• Perform welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Follow shop practices: storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection and coatings.
• Perform coating inspections and testing of coating systems and methods.
• Perform structural bolting inspections and testing of bolting methods.
• Provide recommendations to government personnel regarding contract plans and specs.
• Monitor contractor quality system and administer three-phase inspection.
• Provide site surveillance and assist owner in problem resolution.
• Review and deliver change orders, modifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Review QA and safety plans to ensure contractor adherence.

Skills

Construction inspection

Welding inspection

Coating inspection

NDT inspection

QA/QC inspection

Three-Phase QC/Inspection

Safety inspections

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AWS CWI (QC1)

ASNT NDT

NACE/SSPC coatings inspector

AASHTO G4.2 inspection

RMS experience

EM 385-1-1 safety

Job description

Position: Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Id:68730

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating

***Work Location: Pittsburg, PA***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and provide reports on construction projects at federal facilities for compliance with plans and specifications in regard to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods.
• Perform construction welding inspections relating to steel fabrication.
• Services will required fabrication shop practices including storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection and coatings.
• Perform coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application.
• Perform structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation.
• Provide recommendations or necessary changes to government personnel regarding contract plans and specification relative to all phases of construction.
• Monitor contractor’s quality system and administer the three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at construction sites and assists owner in problem resolution.
• Deliver and review change orders; modification; RFIs; and submittals.
• Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the contractor.

Education/Experience:

• High School graduate with 5 years of experience with construction welding inspections and 2 years of experience in coating inspections and structural bolting inspections.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector in conformance with AWS QC1 and shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience relating to steel fabrication.
• Nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel shall be qualified to ASNT.
• Coating inspection and must have NACE Level I or higher or SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 or higher and shall have received formal training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems.
• Structural Bolting Inspection experience and must be certified in accordance with AASHTO G4.2 guidelines and have received formal training in structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation is preferred.
• Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process
• Experience preferred EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual
• Experience preferred with Resident Management System (RMS)
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify